Waterloo Region Record

On the big screen

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NEW RELEASES

The Circle: A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover a nefarious agenda that will affect the lives of her friends, family and that of humanity. Spark: A Space Tail: Spark, a teenage monkey and his friends, Chunk and Vix, are on a mission to regain Planet Bana — a kingdom overtaken by the evil overlord Zhong. The Northlande­r: In the year 2961, the time is after humanity and nature has recovered the land. A hunter named Cygnus is called to protect his people and find a way for his tribe to survive. He travels across a desert valley to protect his tribe against a band of Heretics. Love Off the Cuff: A couple who have been together for several years try to decide if they should stay together. Maudie: An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeepe­r while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. The Lost City of Z: A true-life drama, centring on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeare­d while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s. Before I Fall: February 12 is just another day in Sam’s charmed life, until it turns out to be her last. Stuck reliving her last day over one inexplicab­le week, Sam untangles the mystery around her death and discovers everything she’s losing. ONGOING:

The Promise: Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, “The Promise” follows a love triangle between Michael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophistica­ted Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.

Unforgetta­ble: A woman sets out to make life hell for her exhusband’s new wife.

Free Fire: Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shootout and a game of survival. Born in China: Venturing into the wilds of China, “Born in China” captures intimate moments with a panda bear and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs. Their Finest: A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg. The Fate of the Furious: When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those

closest to him, the crew faces trials that will test them as never before.

Gifted: A single man raising his child prodigy niece is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.

Going in Style: Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Smurfs: The Lost Village: In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.

The Case for Christ: An investigat­ive journalist and selfprocla­imed atheist sets out to disprove the existence of God after his wife becomes a Christian.

The Zookeepers Wife: The story of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. The Boss Baby: A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs

up with his seven-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. Kedi: A profile of an ancient city and its unique people, seen through the eyes of the most mysterious and beloved animal humans have ever known, the Cat. Power Rangers: A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpower­s, harness their abilities in order to save the world. Beauty and the Beast: An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.

Kong: Skull Island: A team of explorers and soldiers travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware that they are crossing into the domain of monsters, including the mythic Kong.

Logan: In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide-out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Get Out: A young AfricanAme­rican man visits his Caucasian girlfriend’s mysterious family estate.

 ?? BEN ROTHSTEIN, 20TH CENTURY FOX ?? Logan (Hugh Jackman) tries to protect the young mutant Laura (Dafne Keen) in a scene from the movie, “Logan.”
BEN ROTHSTEIN, 20TH CENTURY FOX Logan (Hugh Jackman) tries to protect the young mutant Laura (Dafne Keen) in a scene from the movie, “Logan.”

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